2028 real-time payments could enhance global GDP by $285.8B, adding 167M new bank accounts.

A recent ACI Worldwide study, in partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business Research, predicts that real-time payments could enhance global GDP by $285.8 billion and add 167 million new bank account holders by 2028. These payments improve market efficiency, lower transaction costs, and promote financial inclusion, particularly for younger individuals and women. Key regions for this growth include Asia Pacific and Africa, with India and Nigeria leading in financial inclusion efforts.

October 20, 2024
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